The African Tribune

The whereabouts of Lieutenant-Colonel Pascal Tigri, the alleged mastermind behind the thwarted 7 December 2025 coup attempt in Bénin, remain unknown. Yet, beneath the carefully crafted statements from Niamey, cracks are forming. Expert analyses, paired with suspicious cross-border maneuvers, are exposing the Nigerien regime's efforts to obscure the truth. Borders manipulated: Niamey’s unsustainable denial The claim that Niger played no role in Tigri’s escape is crumbling under scrutiny. Speaking to media, French economist and former Niger advisor Olivier Vallée shattered the official narrative by confirming Tigri’s presence on Nigerien soil at the time of the failed coup. This glaring deception is compounded by a series of chronological inconsistencies that the military junta in Niamey h...

disciplinary commission chief explains Nantes-Toulouse 0-0 ruling amid controversyfootball,Ligue 1,disciplinary rulingNantes fans invaded the pitch on May 17, forcing the Ligue 1 match against Toulouse to be abandoned at the 22nd minuteThe head of France’s professional football disciplinary body has justified the decision to uphold the 0-0 draw between FC Nantes and Toulouse FC, abandoned on May 17 after home supporters stormed the pitch. The ruling has drawn criticism from Toulouse officials, who had pushed for a 3-0 forfeit victory.The incident unfolded during the final round of Ligue 1 fixtures when Nantes supporters invaded the field in the 22nd minute, prompting referee Clément Turpin to halt the match. Toulouse FC immediately condemned the decision to validate the scoreline as it sto...

Tchad Tchad cracks down on illegal slaughter network ahead of Tabaski Health authorities dismantle a clandestine livestock slaughter operation in N’Djamena, seizing over 100 infected cattle and 40 sheep. Authorities act to safeguard public health ahead of major celebrations. — 1-minute read A coordinated operation involving the Ministry of Livestock, the Veterinary Health Coordination unit, and security forces uncovered a clandestine slaughter network in N’Djamena’s Machaga district, 8th Arrondissement. Authorities seized over 100 cattle and 40 sheep, all displaying severe health complications, after investigating a suspicious livestock purchase linked to an internatio...

Abde Ezzalzouli has become a headline name this summer transfer window, delivering 14 goals and 13 assists across all competitions to help Real Betis secure a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. His explosive form has drawn attention from top European clubs, with Chelsea and Newcastle among the most eager to secure his services. Newcastle United, in particular, are taking decisive steps to land the Moroccan winger. Reports indicate they are prepared to meet the €60 million release clause set by Betis, a move aimed at replacing outgoing attacker Anthony Gordon. The Magpies are not alone in their pursuit—Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are also monitoring the situation closely. By Fati Seyni — Analyst